Centene Corporation (CNC) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 43 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 24 Buy, 17 Hold, 2 Sell.
The consensus price target is $44.90 (low: $38.00, high: $59.00), representing an upside of 20.5% from the current price $37.25.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $6.84 and revenue of $161.27B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $6.33 vs est $6.84 (missed -7.4%). 2025: actual $-13.61 vs est $2.03 (missed -769%). Analyst accuracy: 39%.
CNC Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$44.90
▲ +20.54% Upside
Average Price Target
Based on 43 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Centene Corporation, the average price target is $44.90, with a high forecast of $59.00, and a low forecast of $38.00.
The average price target represents a +20.54% change from the last price of $37.25.
Highest Price Target
$59.00
Average Price Target
$44.90
Lowest Price Target
$38.00
CNC Analyst Ratings
Buy
Based on 43 analysts giving stock ratings to Centene Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — CNC
39%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $6.33
vs Est $6.84
▼ 8.0% off
2025
Actual –$13.61
vs Est $2.03
▼ 114.9% off
Profitability Outlook
Company has mixed profitability — some years profitable, some at a loss. Analysts expect the company to turn profitable.
Revenue Estimates — CNC
99%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $163.071B
vs Est $161.265B
▲ 1.1% off
2025
Actual $194.777B
vs Est $193.574B
▲ 0.6% off
Revenue Trend
Moderate revenue growth trend. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
